"Mr. Carsley, there is no need to apologize. He came down too abruptly."
Lei Xiao kept smiling and responded appropriately to the apology of the old alchemist in front of him.
Needless to say, under the watchful eyes of so many alchemists, facing such a noble and arrogant old fox, naturally we cannot suppress him crazily. Instead, we have to give him enough face to a certain extent.
In this way, the complacent opponent will undoubtedly reduce his doubts about himself.
After all, I have such energy, but it is indeed a bit difficult to understand why I would choose the Alchemist Guild in this corner of the world.
"There are three alchemist guilds in the entire eastern region of Lengyan, namely Gelin City where I am located, Songluo City within the eldest prince's sphere of influence, and Iron Gate Castle within the eldest prince's sphere of influence. As for the alchemist headquarters, there is no
It’s not within the Cold Flame Kingdom, so it’s naturally out of reach for me now.”
Taking stock of this in his mind, Lei Xiao continued to think calmly.
"Furthermore, even if I try to find ways to contact the alchemist headquarters, it is still unclear what the other party's attitude will be. Once I get burned, it will actually add an extremely powerful enemy to me. At least at this stage, I have not gone any further.
A plan to make enemies."
"After all, as far as I know, whether it is the Alchemist Guild, the Mercenary Guild, or the Temple of Light, these large neutral organizations of the human race, their profound heritage and huge energy are no less than that of the royal family of any human country."
"Currently, even if I have two fifth-level powerhouses under my command, I may not be able to escape safely from the base camp of these ancient and huge neutral organizations."
"Especially at this stage, in the severe situation where the eldest prince and the second prince's forces, with a total of more than 150,000 troops, are forming a pincer attack on the territory and Kongqing Town, it will be unbearable for me to lose any of my main subordinates.
huge loss.”
"Thus, the best choice now is naturally the Alchemist Guild in Gelin City. At the same time, this place can also be a stepping stone for me to learn more about the Alchemist Guild and get in touch with the Alchemist Guild, which will pave the way for the next step.
, and lay a solid foundation.”
At this time, Lei Xiao's dark eyes moved and fell on the alchemist vice president in front of him.
What he needs to do next is naturally to dispel all the other party's worries and let him concentrate on refining the magic potion for himself.
Thinking of this in his mind, Lei Xiao pretended to smile awkwardly and said: "To be honest, Mr. Carsley, the reason why I visited you rashly is because of some unspeakable reasons."
"So that's it. If Mr. Shachen is in trouble, it goes without saying. I'm not the kind of guy who likes to get to the bottom of things."
Looking at the troubled look on Lei Xiao's face, old Carsley's old face had a smile on his face, but there was still a hint of doubt in his eyes.
"Then thank you very much, old man. After all, we have traveled through mountains and rivers to reach the territory of Lengyan. You also know that the border area has not been peaceful recently."
Lei Xiao looked like he was breathing a long sigh of relief, nodded to the old alchemist and said: "In the past, we could have solved this trivial matter directly in my hometown, but now... sigh
."
As he spoke, Lei Xiao sighed heavily again, his face full of melancholy.
At this point, although Lei Xiao has not stated his "identity" clearly, the clues "unintentionally" revealed in his words are enough for the old alchemist, who relies on himself to be extremely clever, to continue to speculate.
"Walking through mountains and rivers, within the territory of Lengyan?"
Sure enough, after listening to Lei Xiao's words, old Carsley's old face looked calm on the surface, but he was thinking secretly in his heart.
It can be clearly seen from these two key words in the words of the young people in front of us.
What these people represent is obviously not Leng Yan's force.
Coupled with the last sentence of this sentence, "The border areas are not peaceful recently," it is not difficult to analyze that it should come from the Holy Night Kingdom.
After all, at this stage, only the mountain fortress bordering the Holy Night had just seen a large-scale battle.
"Furthermore, the new king of the Holy Night Kingdom has just ascended the throne. It is said that during this process, the Holy Night royal family also experienced a fierce bloody storm, which led to the purge of several princes, princesses and noble families...
…”
After thinking about this, old Carsley's turbid old eyes brightened up on his wrinkled face, and he suddenly said in his heart: "It seems that what this young man represents is definitely the power of the losers in these Holy Night power disputes!
"
"It is conceivable that if you carry out alchemy in the Kingdom of Holy Night, you will definitely be blocked and hunted by the new king of Holy Night, and then you will keep going over the mountains and ridges until you come to the Kingdom of Cold Flame!"
"In this way, it can indeed be explained. Although there are undercurrents surging in Lengyan territory, the main forces of the three princes are not in this eastern area. Even if they want to carry out alchemy, they cannot choose Gelin City.
branch."
"Although Princess Ariel, the only one in this area, is said to be the leader in the attack and defense of the mountain fortress, as far as I know, compared to other princes, her power is almost negligible and she has no strength at all.
If you come up with such a shocking and generous act, you wouldn't have gone to a remote place like Kongqing Town."
After sorting out all the clues that Lei Xiao had "accidentally" revealed, a look of pride could not help but appear on old Carsley's face.
"Now that we have deduced the identity of this young man, it would not be a bad idea to help him refine the magic potion. You must know that this kind of declining nobleman who is trying to make a comeback is the most willing to spend money."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Once the other party regains power, they will be given generous gifts. Even if they can't make a comeback, I won't lose. As for the new king of the Holy Night Kingdom, I will only have to pretend.
Just don’t know, there is a guild behind you."
"Alchemy potions for distinguished guests is one of the main purposes of the Alchemist Guild. Naturally, the higher-ups of the guild will not interfere. Next, all we need to do is negotiate the remuneration. Hehe, it seems that I have met a distinguished person."
Just when most of Old Carsley's worries had dissipated and he began to feel secretly elated.
Directly across from him, Lei Xiao still maintained a hint of melancholy in order to achieve the best confusing effect.
From the old alchemist's gray eyebrows slightly frowning, to suddenly becoming enlightened, to turning his eyes and secretly chuckling... all these detailed micro-expressions naturally did not escape Lei Xiao's eyes.
At the same time, Lei Xiao also noticed.
Quite a few of the shrewd alchemists around him also looked like they had suddenly realized something.
Needless to say, the reason why Lei Xiao set his apparent identity this time as a declining aristocratic force that was defeated miserably in the power struggle in Sheng Ye was to shift the focus.
In this way, even if several princes learn about the news of alchemy, it can at least confuse the audience and prevent them from focusing on Ariel in the first place.
"Okay, now we only need to discuss the remuneration for alchemy, and everything will fall into place naturally."
Thinking of this with great joy in his heart, the melancholy on Lei Xiao's face became a little more intense, and he said desperately: "Old Mr. Carsley, if you are still worried about my identity, then I don't care either.
I had to force myself and I had to find another way out."
"After all, I came here because of the reputation of the old gentleman and Master Yatuo. If it doesn't work, it's not a bad idea to settle for the next best thing."
Having said that, Lei Xiao made a show of preparing to pocket the mountain of Luolan crystals on the table.
"Wait a minute, Your Excellency Shachen is out of town, what are you talking about?"
I saw old Carsley stopping Lei Xiao without hesitation, with a righteous and stern look on his face.
At this moment, the old alchemist understood clearly in his heart.
Naturally, he couldn't let this piece of fat reach his mouth fly away.
You know, there are two other alchemist guilds around, so we can't let those slippery guys take advantage of them in vain.
Thinking of this, I saw old Carsley grinning, and a hint of vague flattery appeared on the old face, and he said to please: "Although I don't know the true identity of Mr. Shachen, at first glance, Mr. Shachen is young and promising.
This generation will definitely bring glory to the human race."
"The main purpose of our Alchemist Guild is to alchemize for the elites of the human race. Therefore, it is really an honor for our resident alchemists to live up to the honor of your Excellency Sha Chen to visit the Gelin City Alchemist Guild. How can we live up to it?"
Your Excellency Shachen’s expectations?”
When Old Carsley said this, the other alchemists around him also nodded quickly, with expressions full of flattery.
The movements were as neat and uniform as pounding garlic, and each one looked more urgent than the last. He wanted to show off his superb alchemy skills in front of Lei Xiao right away.
Seeing this rather dramatic scene that was fawning over everyone, Hongye, Ariel and other subordinates present, as well as the Lord of Gelin City, Hod, although their faces were still expressionless on the surface, they were already laughing and laughing in their hearts.
As expected of your lord (Your Excellency, Guest Minister)!
From being despised by the other party at the beginning, to winning the other party's respect, to dispelling the other party's concerns, and even in the end, letting the other party come to your door... I have to say that the lord (your Excellency, the guest) is indeed extraordinary!
"It is truly an honor for me to receive such praise from Mr. Carsley."
I saw Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly, then smiled lightly and said: "Since Mr. Carsley values me so much, then it is better for me to be respectful than obey my orders."
"Where is it? I wish us a happy cooperation!"
Upon hearing Lei Xiao's approval, an expression of uncontrollable joy suddenly appeared on old Carsley's face.
The other alchemists around him also showed the same expression.
In any case, this young big shot finally stayed in the Alchemist Guild in Gelin City!
After a pause, Old Carsley rubbed his hands involuntarily, preparing to inquire about the remuneration from the side.
He showed a very bright smile and suggested: "Your Excellency Shachen, how about we talk about the details?"
"Just what I wanted."
Lei Xiao also responded with a smile, simply sank his buttocks and leaned on the wooden chair nearby.
From this moment on, it was clear that he was completely in control.
Next, Lei Xiao first learned in detail about the overall situation of the resident alchemists here.
I learned that the Alchemist Guild in Gelin City had only one registered member of the Alchemist Guild in Gelin City, except for the only fourth-level alchemist, Ya Tuo, the president who is not currently in office.
There are also 9 third-level alchemists, including old Carsley, and 40 second-level alchemists, a total of 50 people.
As far as I know, there are about 30 people who are in office all year round.
Since today is a monthly alchemy exchange meeting, the number of people can be slightly larger.
"Your Excellency Shachen, there are currently 5 third-level alchemists including me, and 30 second-level alchemists here. I guarantee that as long as Your Excellency Shachen provides sufficient alchemy materials, everyone present will
I will do my best to refine the magic potion for Lord Shachen."
I saw old Scully's old face, with a look of solemn vows, and said without hesitation: "Strive to meet your needs for unlimited refining."
After Old Carsley finished speaking, the other alchemists around him also turned on the garlic-mashing mode one after another, nodding along.
"Then I'll trouble Mr. Carsley and everyone else."
Nodding with satisfaction, Lei Xiao changed the topic and began to ask everyone about the alchemy content they were good at.
After some explanations from old Carsley, Lei Xiao learned more.
Among the five third-level alchemists present, not to mention Old Carsley himself, the best is the third-level healing potion [Qingxin Jingyuan Dan].
As for the other four people, two are good at respectively the third-level [Fire Spirit Blazing Pill] which increases the power of fire spells and the third-level [Advanced Earth Rock Pill] which increases the power of earth spells.
The other two are both good at the third-level [Wind Breath Energy Recovery Pill] that can instantly replenish a portion of energy for a strong person in the physics department.
"Not bad, they are all practical third-level potions that can be used on the battlefield."
After listening to the old alchemist's introduction, Lei Xiao nodded slightly.
Immediately afterwards, Lei Xiao seemed to have remembered something, and asked again: "Mr. Carsley, regarding the third-level magic potion that permanently enhances strength, do you have an alchemist here who can refine it?"
Hearing the sound, the old alchemist shook his head helplessly and responded: "To be honest with you, Mr. Shachen, this kind of magic potion that permanently enhances strength can be said to be less than the second level, but the third level can create a third-level strong man.
, even the higher levels in the legend are almost all secrets that are not told."
"After all, third-level and above permanent strength-enhancing potions can intuitively enhance the overall strength of the power they possess. Even the finished potions are rarely circulated, let alone the almost priceless potion formula.
."
"For example, the [Rose Energy Gathering Pill] that has long been famous in the human nations is you... no, it is the secret of the Moon Palace of the Holy Night Kingdom. However, in recent decades, the output of [Rose Energy Gathering Pill],
It seems that it suddenly started to decrease significantly, I don’t know the reason..."
After finishing speaking, old Carsley sighed softly, and a trace of longing appeared on his face.
Although the [Qingxin Crystal Source Pill] he is proficient in is also one of the rare healing potions, it is not comparable to the [Rose Energy Gathering Pill] in terms of value.
"So that's it."
After listening to the old alchemist's words, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
